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Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Minor league report: Gomber strong in Memphis win — Austin Gomber came as close as you can to a big league debut. The Cardinals called up the lefty in April but optioned him back to AAA Memphis before he appeared in a game. — Gomber struggled when sent back to the minors …
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Associated Press:
Sosa's single leads Springfield to 7-3 win over San Antonio — SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Edmundo Sosa hit a run-scoring single in the third inning, leading the Springfield Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday. With the victory, the Cardinals swept the three-game series.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals turn to Gyorko at cleanup, bump Ozuna down in order — MILWAUKEE • Still looking for that lineup that comes to life and carries them for a stretch, the Cardinals have done something on Memorial Day they have avoided to this point in the season.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' walks mean runs in 6-4 comeback victory
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Viva El Birdos
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets place struggling reliever AJ Ramos and infielder Wilmer Flores on the disabled list — Y Mets manager Mickey Callaway discusses the team's roster moves Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — ATLANTA—The Mets placed reliever AJ Ramos (right shoulder strain) and infielder Wilmer Flores …
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Associated Press:
Mets place Ramos, Flores on DL, bring back Robles, Plawecki — ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Mets have placed right-hander A.J. Ramos and infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day disabled list and activated right-hander Hansel Robles and catcher Kevin Plawecki from rehab assignments.
New York Daily News:
Mets place AJ Ramos and Wilmer Flores on 10-day disabled list — ATLANTA — The Mets are placing AJ Ramos and Wilmer Flores on the 10-day disabled list. — Mickey Callway made the announcement ahead of the team's first Memorial Day matchup during a doubleheader in Atlanta.
Stats / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader
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Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Struggling Baltimore Orioles host Washington Nationals — As the Baltimore Orioles' early-season woes continue, especially at the plate, they will be running into something they probably won't want to see: the Washington Nationals and their strong starting staff.
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Mark Didtler / Columbus Telegram:
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Kevin Gausman's two-strike struggles lead to his shortest outing of season
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Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Red Sox star Betts out 2nd straight day, tightness left side — BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts is out of the lineup for the second straight game because of tightness on his left side. — “We do feel that probably tomorrow might be a day that he will come back,” …
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Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox — ON DECK — STARTING PITCHERS — RHP Aaron Sanchez (2-4, 4.07 ERA) vs. LHP David Price (4-4, 4.08 ERA) — Since the Fortnite fiasco in early May, when Price missed a start because of carpal tunnel syndrome in his pitching hand, he is 2-0 …
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ESPN:
Mookie Betts out of lineup again with left side soreness — Boston Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts was not in the lineup Monday for the second straight game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of left side soreness. — Betts initially suffered the injury during batting practice Sunday …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mike Montgomery to make first start, bat eighth vs. Pirates — Theo Epstein addresses trade talks involving the Cubs: “There's nothing going on.” (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Mike Montgomery's first start Monday isn't the only twist as the Cubs as face the Pirates at PNC Park.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Arm issue harder to deal with than a head case, so Cubs have right to worry about Yu Darvish's sore triceps
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kyle Schwarber draws attention for his throwing arm in left field
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
ESPN:
Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 among MLB's power trio — The Yankees, Red Sox and Astros might already be establishing themselves as MLB's elite trio, but that doesn't mean there won't be jostling for position during the rest of the season. Witness this week's turnover …
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Joel Reuter / Bleacher Report:
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers and Mariners Continue Early Postseason Push
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Brew Crew Ball
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
The Hunter Strickland-Bryce Harper brawl ended Mike Morse's career - and it could have been worse — SAN FRANCISCO - It was the brawl that ended one career, a violent collision that prevented injury to one of the game's biggest stars, sparing another a colossal suspension, and leaving one filled with remorse.
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Kapler, Roberts match wits as Phillies visit Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will match wits starting Monday with one of the guys who nearly ended up with his current job. — Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers' former director of player development and manager candidate …
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Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Phillies prepare for 10-game road trip beginning in Los Angeles
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Associated Press:
Tanaka pitches Yankees past Angels 3-1 — NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka pitched six sharp innings and struck out Japanese countryman Shohei Ohtani twice as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 Sunday. — Brett Gardner had three hits for New York, which won five of six against the Angels this season.
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Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Mickey Callaway burned by bullpen decisions in Mets loss to Brewers — Video: NY Mets manager Callaway on his decisions in the 8-7 loss Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — MILWAUKEE — Mickey Callaway didn't have any regrets. — The rookie skipper believed the statistics supported …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets lefthander Jason Vargas headed to bullpen (at least for one day) — ATLANTA — Jason Vargas is heading to the bullpen. For one day at least. — The veteran lefthander is available to pitch in relief during Monday's split doubleheader. He volunteered for the duty with the Mets bullpen taxed …
